Twido Modbus Driver For Windows 10
How to Install Twido Modbus Driver For Windows 10
If you are looking for a way to use the Modbus protocol with your Twido PLCs and Schneider software, you might be wondering how to install the Twido Modbus driver for Windows 10. Unfortunately, Twido and TwidoSuite are obsolete products that are not compatible with Windows 10. However, there is a solution that can help you migrate your Twido programs to a newer and more powerful platform.
Twido Modbus Driver For Windows 10
In this article, we will show you how to use the M221 PLC and the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic software (formerly TwidoSuite) to import your Twido programs and run them on Windows 10. We will also explain how to use the Schneider Modbus driver suite to connect your M221 PLC to other Schneider devices and software that use the Modbus protocol.
What is Twido Modbus Driver For Windows 10?
Twido Modbus driver is a software component that allows you to communicate with Twido PLCs using the Modbus protocol. The Modbus protocol is a standard communication protocol that is widely used in industrial automation and control systems. It allows you to exchange data between different devices and software applications.
The Twido Modbus driver is part of the Schneider Modbus driver suite, which is a collection of drivers that support various Schneider products and protocols. The Schneider Modbus driver suite includes:
The Modbus driver: This is the main driver that supports the Modbus protocol for serial and TCP/IP communication.
The USB bus Windows driver: This is the driver that allows you to use the TSXCUSB485 cable, which is a USB-to-serial converter that connects your PC to your PLC.
The virtual serial port Windows driver: This is the driver that creates a virtual COM port on your PC that can be used by the Modbus driver.
The Twido Modbus driver can be used with various Schneider software applications that use the Modbus protocol, such as TwidoSuite, Advantys, PL7, Unity Pro, SoMachine, Vijeo Designer, etc. However, it is not compatible with Windows 10, as it was designed for older versions of Windows such as Windows XP or Windows 7.
How to Migrate from Twido to M221 PLC?
If you want to use Windows 10 with your Twido PLCs, you will need to migrate from Twido to M221 PLC. The M221 PLC is a compact and powerful PLC that can replace your Twido PLCs without changing your wiring or field devices. It offers more memory, more communication ports, more function blocks, more security features, and more flexibility than Twido.
The EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic software is the programming software for M221 PLCs. It is based on TwidoSuite, so it has a similar user interface and functionality. It also allows you to import your existing Twido programs into Machine Expert Basic and load them into your M221 PLCs.
To migrate from Twido to M221 PLC, you will need to follow these steps:
Download and install EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic from https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/EcoStruxure_Machine_Expert_Basic/. You will need a valid license key to activate the software.
Connect your PC to your Twido PLC using the TSXCUSB485 cable or the TSXPCX1031 serial cable.
Launch EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic and create a new project.
Select "Import" from the "File" menu and choose "TwidoSuite Project".
Browse to your TwidoSuite project file (.twd) and click "Open".
Select the M221 PLC model that matches your Twido PLC model from the drop-down list and click "OK".
Wait for the import process to complete. You may see some warnings or errors during the import process. You can check them in the "Messages" window and fix them if necessary.
Save your imported project as a Machine Expert Basic project (.mep).
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